Finally got a start..Advice??

[Mark1985]

Hi everyone,

After completing college i've finally been given an opportunity to work as a electrical labourer/mate for a firm on a large site in London.Really happy for a chance but abit nervous as ive not really worked on any big sites..think the works gonna be helping with alot of uni-strut and tray

Anyone got any tips or advice?? as i want to try an make an impression and gain as much experience as i can.. is it a case of turn up, head down and crack on..

Cheers for any advice

 

[ruston]

crikey I've only got a hammer and screwdriver[/QUOTE

What !! you have a screwdriver - you are lucky.....................

 

[Redvanman]

crikey I've only got a hammer and screwdriver[/QUOTE

What !! you have a screwdriver - you are lucky.....................

found it in a loft
result

 

[ruston]

found it in a loft
result

Is it a left hand one?

 

[shanky887614]

seriously though.

all you need is pick up a 5set of wera/bacho vde screwdrivers

or any brand that takes your fancy.

a stanley knife,half round file (ask for a bastered file)

not a joke but they call it that.

a hacksaw, dont get the eclipse one with the twisty bit on end they fall to pieces.


tape measure.


so far

screwdrivers
knife
tape
file
hacksaw.


and get a back with shoulder strap. the stanley technitian bag is good for a first till you get a lot more tools

 

[Mark1985]

cheers guys, now i've got my tools sorted..i've got another quick question they asked for my UTR number which i gave them, so i'll be working on CIS basis, they emailed me the details for the job, rates etc.. so does this mean i need to invoice the company? Is there anthing else i need to be aware of? I'm gonna ask them when i start tuesday but wondered if anyone's got any advice on this..

Cheers
Mark

 

[yamar1]

cheers guys, now i've got my tools sorted..i've got another quick question they asked for my UTR number which i gave them, so i'll be working on CIS basis, they emailed me the details for the job, rates etc.. so does this mean i need to invoice the company? Is there anthing else i need to be aware of? I'm gonna ask them when i start tuesday but wondered if anyone's got any advice on this..

Cheers
Mark

make sure you buy an electricians tool belt to, we all have them and they will rip the **** if you dont turn up with one.

 

[shanky887614]

make sure you buy an electricians tool belt to, we all have them and they will rip the **** if you dont turn up with one.

most buy worktrousers with tool pockets on them and dont bother with a tool belt.

most use dickes,scruffs or some wear snickers.

they dont usually associate snickers with apprentice workwear either

 

[Sparkie30]

Mark[/QUOTE]

make sure you buy an electricians tool belt to, we all have them and they will rip the **** if you dont turn up with one.[/QUOTE]

Not sure about tool belt especially if you have get up and down those towers, ladders all day.

@OP

Good luck dude much much better than domestic rubbish.

 

[yamar1]

most buy worktrousers with tool pockets on them and dont bother with a tool belt.

most use dickes,scruffs or some wear snickers.

they dont usually associate snickers with apprentice workwear either

i was taking the pish,, in all my time on big sites (industrial/commercial) iv only ever seen one spark wearing a toolbelt, he had the pish ripped accordingly, clint eastwood etc.

as said a pair of dickies with plenty pockets will do the trick.

 

[shanky887614]

i was taking the pish,, in all my time on big sites (industrial/commercial) iv only ever seen one spark wearing a toolbelt, he had the pish ripped accordingly, clint eastwood etc.

as said a pair of dickies with plenty pockets will do the trick.

so was the sparky i know that was wearing what looked like gold chino's :biggrin5:

go for navy blue or black mate dont go royal blue

 

[Mark1985]

Its coming to the end of my 2nd week, so id thought id give you an update of how its going..Everythings been going well, the company im working for are installing all the bms wiring an containment..i've been kept busy cutting strut and threaded rod and helping the sparks pull in all the control cables... anyone know any good websites or books regarding bms systems??